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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,862.23, 38,739.53 and 24,970.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,862.23, 38,739.53 and 24,970.02 is: 37,403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,862.23 : 38,739.53 = 24,970.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,862.23/38,739.53 = 24,970.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,862.23x = 38,739.53 × 24,970.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,862.23x = 967,326,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,326,615.59/25,862.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,403.06

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